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Romantic drama

First Desires (1983): Cast

First Desires (1983) movie poster

First Desires is a 1983 romantic drama directed by David Hamilton, starring Emmanuelle Béart as Hélène, Patrick Bauchau and Stéphane Freiss. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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First Desires (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
David Hamilton
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is First Desires About?

The premise of First Desires without spoilers.

In a lush, isolated paradise, three teenage girls set out to explore a romantic island in search of love. A storm leaves them shipwrecked, separating them to opposite ends of the shore. Each embarks on her own romance—one with a man, another with a boy, and the third with another girl—showing the varied paths of youthful desire.

First Desires Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • masturbation
  • nude bathing
  • female nudity
  • teenage girl
  • lesbian interest
  • mediterranean sea
  • seaside
  • virgin
  • nudity
  • erotica
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female pubic hair
+17 more
  • shaved labia
  • affair
  • virginity
  • first time sex
  • sex
  • clothed male naked female scene
  • large breasts
  • female rear nudity
  • older man teenage girl sex
  • clothed female naked female scene
  • skinny dipping
  • embarrassing female nudity
  • barefoot female
  • coming of age drama
  • female topless nudity
  • female female kiss
  • puppy love
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Cast & crew

First Desires Cast & Characters

Emmanuelle Béart leads the cast as Hélène, with Patrick Bauchau as Jordan and Stéphane Freiss as Raoul. Directed by David Hamilton; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in First Desires

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From the director

More from David Hamilton

More films directed by David Hamilton: A Summer in St. Tropez, Tender Cousins, Laura and Bilitis.

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First Desires Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Первые желания” and “Erste Sehnsucht”.

Also known as
  • Первые желания
  • Erste Sehnsucht
  • 隐私欲望
  • 青い性/処女喪失
  • Перші бажання
  • Primeros deseos
  • 隱私慾望

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First Desires FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of First Desires, each answered in a sentence.

How long is First Desires?

First Desires runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was First Desires released?

First Desires was released on December 11, 1983.

Who directed First Desires?

First Desires was directed by David Hamilton.

More films by David Hamilton

Who is in the cast of First Desires?

First Desires stars Emmanuelle Béart as Hélène, Patrick Bauchau as Jordan and Stéphane Freiss as Raoul, among 8 credited actors.

Does First Desires have a post-credit scene?

No. First Desires has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is First Desires in?

The original language of First Desires is French.

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